Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 57, April 2014 | Página 37

Race Report

, Flat &
Fast

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Sarens Marathon, Half
Marathon & 5km, Central
Gauteng, 9 March
Despite fears of a cold and wet
run, the weather gods played
along nicely to ensure a great run
at the Sarens Marathon and Half,
and the Modern Athlete team
caught all the action on the day.
– BY LAUREN VAN DER VYVER

n the beginning of March, Jozi was hit by
days of turbulent rain, but on the morning
of the Sarens race, a cool, clear morning
presented the runners with perfect running
conditions, and with ultra season looming, many
used it as a long training run or fast qualifier,
including race winner Elias Mabane of Nedbank.
He took line honours in the 42km, clocking
2:27:12 to secure the win ahead of Lucky Miya
(2:30:59) and James Leseyane (2:33:40), and
said, “I love coming here to get in my training

In the women’s race, Lindy Lee Folscher claimed
the title in 3:11:46 – almost four minutes ahead
of Lesley Train (3:15:30) and third-placed Ronel
van Graan (3:20:34). For Lindy it was a great
comeback after being out of action for several
months: “I’m unfit after only having my baby at
the end of November, but what a great course it
is!”
Once again, the Modern Athlete team was
stationed at the 18km mark for both loops,
cheering runners on and contributing to the
great vibe on the day. The Kidneybeanz 5km Fun
Run also gave youngsters and social athletes an
opportunity to take part, and the money raised
from this event will go to the Kidneybeanz Trust,
Reach for a Dream as well as local charity Little
Eden.

WHAT YOU SAID

Modern Athlete caught up with the
runners at the Sarens finish.

Samson Mabiya: “I really loved
running the stretch along Makro – I
could really test my speed there. This
route is so nice, and you can try for
good times here.”
Charl Olivier: “Not only is this a
great route, but they raise funds and
give back to those that need it. The
water points were a great help today,
too!”

Khanda Mkhize: “The flat
course helps to pick up some speed
and fitness. I’m building for Oceans
and Comrades, and eventually the
New York Marathon. It also didn’t rain,
thankfully!”
Fikiswa Ngonyama: “I was
a little afraid it would rain and be
difficult, but it was calm. The course
helped me and I was in a good rhythm
throughout!”

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Images: Lauren van der Vyver

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